Forward Air Controller (Airborne): Training to Win Large Scale Combat Operations

Abstract

The current doctrinal focus on Large Scale Combat Operations versus peer adversaries has reinvigorated investment into joint air-ground integration. Forward Air Controllers (Airborne) have historically enhanced air-ground integration via Close Air Support in Large Scale Combat Operations. The recently-activated 24 Tactical Air Support Squadron has a unique mission as the only Forward Air Controller (Airborne) centralized training unit in the Air Force. This monograph explores the history of Forward Air Controllers during selected large-scale conflicts, the trajectory of peacetime CAS-focused training and Close Air Support culture, and how the 24 Tactical Air Support Squadron can contribute to a healthy joint Close Air Support culture through training, integration, and education.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
May 23, 2019
Accession Number
AD1083186

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People

  • Jesse D. Breau

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Communities of Interest

  • Air Platforms
  • Biomedical
  • Cyber
  • Energy and Power Technologies
  • Human Systems
  • Weapons Technologies

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Air Force
  • Airframes
  • Combat Operations
  • Contingency Operations (Military)
  • Education
  • Fighter Aircraft
  • Fire Support
  • Lessons Learned
  • Military History
  • Military Organizations
  • Military Science
  • Tactical Air Support
  • Training
  • Vietnam War
  • War Colleges
  • Warfare
  • Weapons Effects

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